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Small business 2025

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Black-owned small businesses more optimistic about 2025 economic outlook

Monday, January 20, 2025

Holiday

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Winter rom-com finds love in Metro Detroit, Grand Rapids, Saugatuck film locations

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Jasmine "IVANNA" Espy

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Why one advocate is surveying Black Detroiters on treating a debilitating skin condition

Aaron FoleyThursday, January 16, 2025

Tiffany Gist experienced homelessness and now serves the unhoused as a case manager at a nonprofit. She says numerous solutions are needed to solve homelessness in Detroit.

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What would it take to end homelessness in Detroit?

Patrick DunnTuesday, January 14, 2025

The Urban Collaboratory’s work includes a focus on community water systems and health impacts related to contaminants like microplastics and PFAS.

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Public health focus on the built environment improves health for Michiganders

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, January 14, 2025

Nailah Henry

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Washtenaw County leads the way with ADAPTS mental health model

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 14, 2025

Janelle Smith (seated) and Kate Litwin

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Cross-sector partnerships key to prosperity in downtown Howell

Julie J. RiddleFriday, January 10, 2025

Jay Rayford, who is looking to open SushiRitas on Woodward and received a BUILD Alumni 3C Loan late last year, a loan that is exclusive to BUILD Alumni.

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New year, next level: BUILD enters 2025 with new funding and networking opportunities for alumni

Monique BedfordThursday, January 9, 2025

Detroit numbering

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Mapping Detroit: Why are Detroit streets numbered the way they are?

Alex B. HillThursday, January 9, 2025

The John Portman-designed Renaissance Center was built two generations after Detroit’s architectural heyday and a generation after its mid-century modern mini-boom.

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HISTORY LESSON: A sympathetic look at the Renaissance Center's architect, John Portman

Jacob JonesThursday, January 9, 2025

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Autism can be a very isolating. AAoM shares and hosts events that are relevant to the autism community.

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Welcome Kit helps Michiganders navigate autism resources and support

Estelle SlootmakerWednesday, January 8, 2025

Nailah Henry & Nancy Baum

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Michigan building a better crisis continuum for mental health care

Brianna NargisoTuesday, January 7, 2025

Color of Autism Foundation provides training for families of autistic children

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Ending the stigma of autism in communities of color

Layla McMurtrieMonday, January 6, 2025

Attendees view photo of Amp Fiddler at the exhibition

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2024: The year the city of Detroit honored hip-hop

Kahn Santori DavisonFriday, December 20, 2024

Children play during a campout at Eliza Howell Park.

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Park equity initiatives have big impacts for Detroiters, from students to elders

Patrick DunnThursday, December 19, 2024

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